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dumbstricken

/ˈdʌmˌstrɪk.ən/

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adjective

/ˈdʌmˌstrɪk.ən/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'поражённый немотой' или 'лишённый дара речи', обычно от шока или изумления. В современном английском языке больше не используется.

An archaic adjective meaning struck dumb or rendered speechless, typically from shock or amazement. It is no longer used in modern English.

  1. Extremely surprised or shockedB2informal

    So shocked or surprised that one is unable to speak.

    ruОшеломленный

    • She stood dumbstricken when she saw the surprise party.
    • He was dumbstricken by the sudden news of his promotion.
    • The audience was left dumbstricken after the magician's final trick.

    Synonymsastoundedawestruckdumbfoundeddumbstruckflabbergastedshockedspeechlessstunnedthunderstruck

    Antonymscomposedindifferentnonchalantunimpressedunmoved